first time cutting marble

[cone]

Have been asked to price a splashback of 8 meters of marble tiles, no one else in my area doesn't seem to want to touch it because 4 other tilers have said they don't have the equipment for it thou I'm going to hire what's needed and have a go at it bul needt want your thoughts on what I'l need and is cutting marble straight forward with the right tools. I'm sitting scratching my head how long it would take me to do it. Might just price it at day rate and see how I get in.

 

[Russell brown]

Marble is quite soft, I've done a lot of kitchen worktops and marble cuts easy with a grinder. But to be fair other than a couple of kitchen splash backs in 100mm x100mm I've not done any marble tiling so someone might be able to instruct you better

 

[Time's Ran Out]

If you were a DIY'er I'd suggest you get a professional in.

 

[cone]

If you were a DIY'er I'd suggest you get a professional in.

I have been tiling since mid 90s with a few breaks, however I've never tiled using marble tiles. I'm sure there's nothing to it with my experience with other tiles, just loiking some advice on cutting, hence this thread.

 

[peteablard]

Cuts into corners I'd do with my grinder as they would be siliconed, when doing round the window I'd use my wet cutter to give the best possible finish, all cuts would be seen as I like many others don't use trims with stone. Since I got my polisher and profiling bits 12 months ago I now offer the customer the option of half bull nosing the edges. Most don't want to pay for the extra time but those that do are always blown away how good it looks.

 

[Alan.P]

As above, but if you do use a wet cutter you'll have to factor in drying times before you seal and grout.

 

[cam_low]

4 tilers don't own a grinder ! wow ! do they bite the tiles to size ?

 

[Alan.P]

4 tilers don't own a grinder ! wow ! do they bite the tiles to size ?

I don't understand ?

 

[Stocks Tiles]

I don't understand ?

He is referring to the original post were 4 tilers have turned the job down as don't have the equipment (which you need a cutter lol)

 

[Alan.P]

He is referring to the original post were 4 tilers have turned the job down as don't have the equipment (which you need a cutter lol)

Ah yes got it, sorry early start today and I'm knackered already lol

 

[Stocks Tiles]

On a Saturday?? Sod that :lol: good luck :sofahide:

 

[Russell brown]

On a Saturday?? Sod that :lol: good luck :sofahide:

saturday for the needy, Sunday for the greedy!

 

[Old Mod]

This is small Ensuite tiled in 600x300 Crema Marfil.
There are 64 pieces in total and 60 yes 60 were cuts. Set out to clients requirements.
ALL cut with Rubi TC180 and wet feed. It even managed the cut top right of alcove with two downlighters.
I might add all cuts were done 7 flights of stairs down in basement lightwell, which had to be sheeted up the walls and windows to 2.5m and stone floor covered also. This had to be set up and broken down everyday, as if I hadn't been there!
Gruelling!

I might add that these were supplied by the client. It was a mish mash of tiles from three different sources, and thicknesses from 12-15mm
i was instructed to just mix them up a little and fix them. They were happy with variation in colour and just wanted it done. Who are we to argue!

 

[Dave]

There's more to installing marble than simply cutting them... Easy this tiling lark isn't it.

 

[Alan.P]

There's more to installing marble than simply cutting them... Easy this tiling lark isn't it.

Yep, anyone can do it, apparently

 

[cone]

There's more to installing marble than simply cutting them... Easy this tiling lark isn't it.

What would you say is more to it, like what?

 

[cone]

Cuts into corners I'd do with my grinder as they would be siliconed, when doing round the window I'd use my wet cutter to give the best possible finish, all cuts would be seen as I like many others don't use trims with stone. Since I got my polisher and profiling bits 12 months ago I now offer the customer the option of half bull nosing the edges. Most don't want to pay for the extra time but those that do are always blown away how good it looks.

What about cutting sqs out for sockets, switches. Would you use a grinder?

 

[peteablard]

What about cutting sqs out for sockets, switches. Would you use a grinder?

Yes as they would not be seen

 

[Dave]

What would you say is more to it, like what?

How would you fix translucent marble?

what adhesive for resin backed marble?

bullnosing and hand polishing external edges .

the list goes on ...

 

[cone]

How would you fix translucent marble?

what adhesive for resin backed marble?

bullnosing and hand polishing external edges .

the list goes on ...

How would you do it

Its a splashback so I was thinking of adding a bead/corner piece instead of bullnosing. Cut with grinder and ask in tile store what Addy is best for it.

 

[Dan]

Back-butter the marble tiles as well as spreading adhesive on the wall. Use a flexible white adhesive if the marble is translucent. If you're not bullnosing, perhaps use a wide trim.

The following shows you some threads on the forum related to marble: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sour...8#q=site:tilersforums.com+adhesive+for+marble

 

[Unregistered]

Back-butter the marble tiles as well as spreading adhesive on the wall. Use a flexible white adhesive if the marble is translucent. If you're not bullnosing, perhaps use a wide trim.
The following shows you some threads on the forum related to marble: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sour...8#q=site:tilersforums.com+adhesive+for+marble

Thank you Dan. Really appreciate you taking time to point out a few things.
As for back buttering, I back butter every tile I lay thou with marble, with I trowel with the notched side or just the flat like I do with other tiles.